African Goliath Beetle vs Mahoenui Giant Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Goliath Beetle | Mahoenui Giant Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goliathus cacicus | Deinacrida mahoenui |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 50-90 mm | Body 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
African Goliath Beetle
A large cetoniine beetle with cream and dark brown patterning across its wing cases. It is found in lowland forests of West Africa.
Did You Know?
Goliathus cacicus was one of the first goliath beetle species described by European naturalists in the 18th century.
Mahoenui Giant Weta
A critically threatened giant weta originally surviving in a single patch of introduced gorse scrub. It is brown with lighter banding and is largely arboreal.
Did You Know?
Ironically, the invasive gorse bush has protected this weta from predators by providing spiny refuge.